Monday, October 2, 2006

   This is a new manga my good buddy alpose13 is writeing and hopefully drawing too!!
The land in between
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There are 9 different lands:

land of the smoke
land of the ice
land of the dust
land in the shadows
land of metal
land of wind
land of the woods
land of the stars
land of rhythm

Throughout this anime they are referred to as tribes, lands, or clans.

Each year, up to 100 young people come from each land, each possessing special skills that have been chosen to come over thousands. They are trained to use in a specific element, or skill, and are required to master a weapon:

kemuri, (smoke bombs)
seishou ishi (energy stones)
hari (needles)
surudoi knives (sharp knives)
ryuu (ax)
ken (sword)
kyojin fan (giant fan)
taito (constricting string)
hoshi (sharp stars)
kugi (nail)
poison



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Each land is separated from the others from physical barriers. they also have different beliefs. There are three peaceful sectors that the kohei (warriors) are trained in.

Each of the lands is run by a a governor of sorts. But overall, everyone follows the shushan, who is the leader of the lands. As time progresses, each of the different tribes meet with population, food, and money problems, they elect separate leaders and rebel against the government. The only hope left is a piece of undiscovered land, said to be of great size. It is a perfect balance of all the elements. It was known as TegokuThe paradise” each nation sent spies to find it, hoping to use its resources to help its dying clans.

AS the shushan comes to have less power, he makes unholy alliances with several nations. As this is going on, the kohei are continually trained. But when they leave the peace lands, and go back to their own nation, they are taught to hate the other nations. the peace lands become home to violence and tension.


__________________________________ Once the young kohei are strong enough, they are broken into groups of five, and overseen be a sensei, and teishi, a more advanced kohei training as the sensei’s apprentice. They are sent to stop the spies from the other lands and maintain the peace. This is how the missions work:

THREE kohei leave with the sensei, the other TWO are left with the teishi to continue their training, and rest. When the others come back, they go, and ONE of the ones that went previously goes again. The others who got back rest. So everyone has to go TWICE at some point.
The point o the missions is to find and apprehend:

1.) Spies, from other nations

2.) Spirit catchers: they lurk in the field during the tribal wars. when it is over, they look for any survivors of the opposing side and kill them. They are criminals since this goes against the kohei code of conduct.

3.) Gangs, or mobs that are supporting or taking part in other wars.

4.) any other offenders of law.

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Once the kohei are advanced enough, they either:

1.) Apprentice with a sensei

2.) Go out and scout to find the Tegoku (paradise)

3.) Take more advanced missions

4.) become a governor

5.) other



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CHARACTERS
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Hikari Abiki- Uses water as her weapon as well as energy stones- hikari’s father betrayed her village in the land of the ice. He was persecuted and killed. The only reason she survived is because her mother was respeceted, and pleaded for her daughter’s life. Hikari is hated throughout her town, and is feared for her odd powers. At age 7, a mob of angry towns people tried to drown her. She was under for 3 hours, and emerged completly conscious. The water responds to her and acts as a deadly tool. she is outgoing, courageus and determined
APPEAR ENCE- Bright, red orange hair and purple eyes. dresses in maroon and has a pouch at her side where she keeps her energy stones. she is also skilled at bending shadows, but opted to specialized in water techniques.
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Akai Sotu- Is trained in basic combat skills, but is brillitant. He is skilled as a navgiator, and can pinpoint any spot on earth based on his knowledge of the sun and stars. But when he’s not in missions, his skilll has no use and he is picked on alot. He has major anger issues.

APPEARENCE- short brown hair, light tan eyes, wears mostly brown and grey, carries a map and compass with him everywhere, slung across his back.
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Tusimara Nami- Can bend the smoke and air around her to make herself nearly invisable. She is trained to attck quickly and accuratly, bringing her opponent to their knees with a few quick strikes. However, if she fails at this, her energy is exhausted and she must back down.

APPEARENCE- Black/navy hair with amber eyes. wears mostly reds and maroons and earthy tones. She can feel oncoming weather and her sharp eyes are legendary.
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Yasuka Ryozo- Controls fire and heat. He can walk through a burning field untouched. He comes from a violent village but keeps his nerves and calmness steady. He is Reliable and very dark at times.

APPEARENCE- blond hair, sharp features. green eyes, always has a tatoo meaning “fire” on his neck. It may sound odd but it gives him a foreboding appearence. he gets good grades and is talented at using needles.
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Shunichi Kazu- Always upbeat and outgoing, never ever tires. He wants to go on every mission and pouts when he is rejected. He is regarded as a clown with no abilities, but he has unbelievable control over earth and dust. He was subject to a number of experiments medics in his village practiced on him. when he was born, they weren’t sure he would make it, so they flooded his body with eki serum, forbidden magic poisons. throughout his trainig he uncovers his frightening abilities and discovers how powerful he really is.

APPEARENCE- flaming red hair, with red tatoo’s on his face. he dresses in red, grey, and deep purple. has a tatoo of “dust” on his arm. is also very skilled with kugi stars.
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If yall like it then tell me because I know this would make my buddy happy!I LOVE IT!!
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